Minutes for the
Executive Advisory Board MEETING
January 9, 2008
Call to order: 8:05 a.m. Adjourned: 9:20 a.m.
Roll Call:
Don LeMaster, EAB Chair
John Wyatt, Kiwanis
Barbara Levette, Union – Hood Canal Improvement Club
Janene Bandes, Hood Canal Business Association
George Fisher, Hoodsport Resident
Cindy Adams, Administrative Assistant
Introduction of Guests:
Charlie Griggs, Holiday Beach Board of Trustees
Commissioner Frank Benavente
Commissioner Jack Hamlin
Mr. Griggs is representing the Holiday Beach Board of Trustees. He is at the meeting today to bring back information to the Board of Trustees at which point they will decide if they would like a representative on the EAB Board.
Mr. Griggs gave a brief history of Holiday Beach. They were hit really hard during the last storm event. Miller Creek has been causing a lot of problems.
Approval of Minutes
Don LeMaster made a motion to approve the minutes from the Executive Advisory Board Meeting on December 12, 2007. The motion was approved unanimously.
Agenda Changes
No changes at this time.
Open Items
Ms. Bandes brought up a concern about speed limits in the downtown area and also the concern with people driving too fast through downtown.
Commissioner Benavente stated that the Port had sent a letter to WSDOT a few years ago regarding the speed limit issues. However, it is more of an enforcement issue and complaints would need to be called into the State Patrol.
Ms. Bandes suggested a flashing light where the speed limits change. The signs are confusing because they change so often.
Commissioner Benavente suggested the possibility of a grant for pedestrian and/or traffic control.
Action Items
None at this time.
Discussion Items
Vision Statement
Mr. LeMaster presented a Vision Statement to the board members for comment.
Mr. LeMaster asked the board for any comments on the Statement.
Ms. Levette commented that the Vision Statement should be changed to a Mission Statement. A Mission and a Vision Statement are two separate things and this as written is clearly a Mission Statement.
Mr. LeMaster agreed with Ms. LeVette, however the necessity for a Vision Statement is still needed.
Ms. Levette suggested the possibility of a survey be sent out to the community to assist in the development of the Vision Statement.
Mr. Fisher stated that it was the original reason for developing the EAB was to increase communication between the Port and the community.
Commissioner Benavente gave a brief history of the EAB for some of the new attendees.
Mr. LeMaster asked Ms. Levette if she would be willing to provide input on the development of the Vision Statement since she has experience in this area. Ms. Levette offered to send Mr. LeMaster an outline of what information is included in a Vision Statement.
Mr. LeMaster made a motion to “Approve the Mission Statement as amended.” The motion was approved unanimously.
The Mission Statement reads as follows:
The mission of the Executive Advisory Board is to actively seek and provide public input to the Port of Hoodsport Commissioners on a timely and regular basis, and accurately report the ongoing business of the Port of Hoodsport to those varied Community Entities represented.
Pumpout Project
Mr. LeMaster asked Commissioner Benavente to give an update on the Pumpout project.
Commissioner Benavente stated that he has picked up the approved Shoreline Permit from Mason County. The permit will need to be posted once construction begins.
A letter will be sent to the State Parks and Recreation Commission requesting additional grant money to complete the project. Once the additional grant money is approved the equipment can be ordered.
Public Restrooms
Commissioner Benavente stated that Mr. Mike Purvis, owner of the local grocery store, has contacted him regarding the easement for the drainfield for the public restroom facility.
Mr. LeMaster suggested that the Port get an agreement with Mr. Purvis regarding the drainfield location.
Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.